American Heart Association Offers Free Webinar on Strategic Charitable Giving

The American Heart Association will host a complimentary virtual webinar on March 19 to educate donors about strategic charitable giving methods that can simultaneously provide personal financial benefits and support critical medical research. The online event will focus on charitable gift annuities (CGA) and qualified charitable distributions (QCD), offering participants opportunities to learn from expert speakers about maximizing their philanthropic impact.

Featured speakers Pamela Leonard and Andrew Fussner will guide attendees through understanding how planned giving can create a reliable income stream while contributing to important healthcare initiatives. Research indicates that charitable giving not only supports critical causes but can also reduce personal stress and improve individual well-being.

With heart disease remaining the leading cause of death in the United States, the webinar represents an opportunity for individuals to align their financial planning with meaningful medical research support. The American Heart Association aims to leverage planned gifts to advance its 2028 Impact Goal, which focuses on breakthrough scientific research, public health education, and policy development.

Participants will receive personalized illustrations of potential charitable giving benefits and have the chance to ask experts direct questions about integrating philanthropic strategies into their financial planning. The webinar underscores the organization's commitment to creating healthier communities through innovative funding approaches that benefit both donors and medical research.